Our wonderful peeps.....

Only a week ago we were preparing for the big evening at Dancing with the Fort Wayne Stars, seems like only yesterday and forever all at the same time. I am still overwhelmed at the support and encouragement and kind comments and notes I'm still receiving even after a week. The Carriage House and the wonderful committee should be thrilled with planning an event that can still keep a buzz going for so long!

Early reports sound like monies raised this year will top last year's, which is a wonderful win for the Carriage House. I've also had a few people ask about the dancers who performed Thursday evening—their names are Natalie & Andre Paramonov and you can see and learn more about these talented world dance champions at their website: www.Paramonovs.com.

A few more shout-outs—the Grand Wayne ballrooms were transformed by A Party Apart—events, tents and more (check out their online portfolio at www.APartyApart.com). Jim and Cheryl are wonderful community supporters and also helped us with the "Miss Kiss Kiss Bang" decor at our tables. Good folks and good friends! OXOX

And for all of our people who attended (some coming from very far away!), wrote checks, sponsored but were not able to attend, donated, sent regrets and more checks, voted, donated but missed it at the last minute, called, emailed, cheered and whistled, or simply asked on Monday "how did it go?"—we love you all so much and continue to be touched by how blessed we are to know so many fine people who truly CARE—about us, about our community, about all the right things people should care about. Our wonderful "peeps" make a difference in their daily work, their volunteerism, their philanthropic nature, their generosity, and their giving hearts.